A successful Human Resources professional with extensive experience in developme nt and management. Highly competent in areas of employee relations, recruitment, job evaluation, compensation and benefits administration. Dynamic and results o riented with proven business organizational, communication and team building abi lities. Experienced in mergers and acquisitions. Employment & Retention Downsizing & Restructuring Employee Relations Mergers & Acquisition HR Policy, Process & Systems Design Strategic Management Planning Business Partnership Created strategic recruiting plan to attract diverse talent. Participated in st aff planning activities and interview managers to determine hiring needs and bus iness strategy. Created a strong HR unit to handle and execute strategies for employee developm ent and management plans. Successfully cultivated strategic partnership with business units and outside v endors to achieve revenue and profit objectives by streamlining the organization , effectively hiring and selecting people, and optimizing productivity through p erformance management. Employee Relations Established a productive relationship with senior management, colleagues and st aff at all levels. Competently handled potential labor-management conflict throu gh mediation and amicable settlements without litigations. Highly competent in coaching line managers on performance standards and constru ctive employee discipline. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Corrections Corporation of America, Elizabeth, NJ 2007 - 2010 Manager, Human Resources Responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day human resources program s and processes for the workforce including but not limited to employment and re tention, employee relations, benefits administration, and performance management . Partner with top management team on design, delivery and process improvements of core HR programs. Responsible for the facilitys accurate reporting and compliance to the overall corporate Affirmative Action Program. Identified opportunities to positively imp act diversity hiring efforts. Maintained a productive and effective labor-management relationship with the tw o labor unions representing the facilitys rank and file. Developed an effective tracking system of viable candidates submitted to the co ntract government agency for security clearance. Maintained knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation. Ensured tha t facility is in compliance. Sovereign Bank, Newark, NJ 2006 - 2007 Employee Relations Manager, Vice President Provided employee relations support to business units focusing on coaching manag ers and employees through difficult situations, providing conflict resolution, m anaging career development, managing employee recognition programs, and other in itiatives as necessary. Major impact in the transition process related to merger/acquisition by Soverei gn Bank. Orchestrated a focused, yet flexible corporate culture to facilitate se amless integration of Independence Community Bank business units and personnel. Coached, counseled, and advised managers on day-to-day employee relations and p erformance management issues to include conflict resolutions, progressive discip line and terminations, ensuring compliance with all policies and mitigating risk to the bank. Independence Community Bank, Newark, NJ 2000 -2006 (Prior to acquisition by Sovereign Bank) Manager, Human Resources, Assistant Vice President Directed and managed HR operations in New Jersey. Scope of responsibilities enco mpassed the entire HR function with emphasis on employment, employee relations, performance management, EEO/Affirmative Action/Diversity initiatives, and benefi ts. Provided full life-cycle recruiting support and conduct searches for mid to sen ior level positions in the retail and business banking divisions. Proactively ma intained a pool for teller positions that has 33% turnover rate. Successfully led recruitment and selection for key positions throughout the NJ organization. Employee retention initiatives for managers and officers hit a 97% success rate over a seven-year period. Demonstrated strong leadership and hands-on approach to employee-management rel ations. Significantly reduced legal exposures to 0% by the time of merger with S overeign Bank. Managed the EEO/Affirmative Action process that ensured diversity hiring and in ternal promotional practices impacting success in meeting the EEO goals. Bio-Chem Valve Inc., Boonton, NJ 1991 - 2000 Human Resources Manager/Office Manager Directed and managed the Human Resources and Administration Offices. Introduced industry specific best practices benchmarking programs as catalyst to a startup organization. Managed general bookkeeping along with administrative functions. Transitioned office management from administrative function into a full HR depa rtment and a strategic business partner. Worked directly with the President and senior management team streamlining the processes for maximized efficiency and e ffectiveness within the company. Maintained knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation. Developed and maintained an effective hiring procedure for plant personnel, inc luding relationship with various vocational schools. 50% of assembly workers mov ed-up to become machinists or qualified for other benchmarked positions over a f ive-year period. EDUCATION: B.S., Psychology, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines CERTIFICATION: PHR Professional Human Resources (HRCI/SHRM) HR Management Essential Certificate / Advanced HR Management Certificate / Equal Employment Opportunity Certificate, Rutgers University - Center for Management Development, New Brunswick, NJ TECHNICAL SKILLS HRIS Systems Ceridian, JD Edwards/Oracle, People Soft Microsoft Office Word & Excel MEMBERSHIP: Society for Human Resources Management (national & local chapter) LANGUAGE: Bilingual, English/Filipino with working knowledge of the Spanish lang uage.